Category Archives: men

MOM’S LETTER TO SON

Posted on May 3, 2022 by oneta hayes

Dear Son, my own flesh and blood: To see you would be a sight for sore eyes.  You are the heart of my heart. So you have a gut feeling your boss is about to give you a kick in … Continue reading →

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DO REAL MEN EAT QUICHE?

Posted on November 11, 2020 by oneta hayes

Well, I’m guessing you won’t find much of it in the army barracks! Am I suggesting they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, … Continue reading →

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HABAKKUK, ME, AND GOD

Posted on November 6, 2020 by oneta hayes

Taking a look at Habakkuk. Now I see why I love it. He and I share the same questions about this world we live in. And when we have a talk with the Lord, we still have questions, and we … Continue reading →

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“THE” MAN

Posted on June 21, 2020 by oneta hayes

Jesus is the Being who lived, laughed, loved, in the manner with which I can identify.  He also carried the same sorrows which I sometimes carry.  In all those ways, he modeled behavior which was pleasing to his Father. In … Continue reading →

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MEN

Posted on June 19, 2020 by oneta hayes

Men, men, what would I do without them? I am blessed with many good men in my life: Sons, Grand-sons, Brother, Brothers-in-law, Nephews, Pastor, and Friends – And most of all, my husband, Sammy. Without him —- Instead of picking … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU?

Posted on March 8, 2019 by oneta hayes

GUYS AND GALS: Whatever menu you served to get your spouse, be prepared to dish up for 65 years or so.   Image:  Pixabay  

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IT’S TOUGH TO BE A BOY

Posted on December 15, 2017 by oneta hayes

  Pimple-faced, lanky,  awkward, nearly mute around a girl, this fourteen year old male adores the fourteen year old girl next door.  She is taller than he is; she has more friends, she is built…  Well, she is built well.  … Continue reading →

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TOUGH AND TENDER – Fathers

Posted on June 19, 2016 by oneta hayes

  “I won,” said Papa Sammy.  Six-year-old Pete sat sad faced. Not only had he lost but he lost by 28 Uno cards!  He quietly and thoughtfully said, “Can I call my Dad?”  Call his Dad!  Pete lost the game … Continue reading →

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LET’S HEAR IT FOR ALEX

Posted on June 18, 2016 by oneta hayes

THIS IS NOT A POST FOR MEN!  This is a post for women mostly younger than I.  (Who is not?)  My generation started the “women in the work force” movement – the time for women to be free – whoopee! … Continue reading →

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REAL MEN DON’T EAT QUICHE, THEY SAY.

Posted on May 28, 2016 by oneta hayes

OH, DON’T THEY? Does that mean they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, unselfish, patient, give themselves to the service of others? Perhaps … Continue reading →

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